Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
VVD and JA21 move forward with community service ban for violence against emergency workers
The political parties VVD and JA21 are proceeding with a legislative proposal to ban community service sentences for individuals who commit violence against emergency responders. Despite receiving sig...
More reports of online abuse images created by children themselves
The Dutch expertise center Offlimits reports a disturbing increase in online abuse images created by minors themselves. This trend was highlighted in the organization's latest annual report on online ...
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City of Amsterdam: King's Day quieter than last year
King's Day in Amsterdam was quieter and less crowded than the previous year, according to the city municipality. Mayor Femke Halsema's safety measures are credited with ensuring a more orderly celebra...
King's Day photos and videos cause major data traffic spike
Mobile data traffic across the Netherlands saw a significant increase on King's Day compared to the previous year, according to telecom provider KPN. The surge was driven by users sharing photos and v...
Erykah Badu surprises with unannounced King's Day performance in Westerpark
Neo-soul singer Erykah Badu delivered a surprise performance at Amsterdam's Westerpark during King's Day celebrations. She appeared during a DJ set by producer The Alchemist outside the nightclub Radi...
Waarderbrug in Haarlem closed due to defect
The Waarderbrug in Haarlem has been closed to all traffic since Sunday due to a technical defect that keeps the bridge in an open position. The municipality advises pedestrians, cyclists, and motorist...
Photos! How Haarlem celebrates King's Day 2026
Haarlem celebrated King's Day 2026 with festive street markets, music, and social gatherings throughout the city. Residents and visitors marked the national holiday by participating in traditional act...
Lisa Kudrow: 'Friends' writers discussed sexual fantasies about actresses
Actress Lisa Kudrow has criticized the working environment behind the scenes of the sitcom Friends, alleging that the show's writers frequently behaved inappropriately. She revealed that writers would...
G53 G53… O64 O64… B18 B18… N40 N40 BINGO! Applause erupts in the village hall
Monica Knossenburg hosted a bingo event at a local village hall, reading out combinations generated by an electronic Wingo machine. The game concluded with applause from the participants as the winnin...
German police launch massive operation against Hells Angels
German police conducted a massive operation against the Hells Angels on Tuesday, deploying approximately 1,200 officers across the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. One suspect has been arrested during...
Former South Korean first lady sentenced to 4 years in prison on appeal
Former South Korean first lady Kim Keon-hee has been sentenced to four years in prison for corruption following an appeals court ruling. This decision increases her previous sentence of twenty months.
Empty chairs tell the story of the Jewish Lyceum during the war
An exhibition commemorates the lives of Jewish teenagers who were expelled from the Joods Lyceum during World War II. Through the use of empty chairs, the display illustrates the stories of students w...
Amsterdam has already collected 3,540 cubic meters of waste after King's Day
Cleaning workers in Amsterdam have collected 3,540 cubic meters of waste following King's Day celebrations, a slight increase compared to the previous year. To restore cleanliness to the capital, the ...
Writer’s stone in Nieuwe Kerk for ‘grandmaster of Caribbean literature’ Frank Martinus Arion
Maasdriel: no evidence of proxy vote fraud
An investigation by the municipality of Maasdriel into potential proxy vote fraud during the March municipal elections found no concrete evidence of wrongdoing. The results, announced on Tuesday, conc...
Members of Quilt Club 'Out of the Box' exhibit best works at 't Mosterdzaadje in Santpoort-Noord: 'We all have our own style'
Members of the 'Out of the Box' quilt club are exhibiting their artistic textile works at 't Mosterdzaadje in Santpoort-Noord during the month of May. The exhibition features a variety of unique style...
Fire at Russian oil refinery in Tuapse after attack
Ukrainian drones attacked an oil refinery in Tuapse, Russia, causing a major fire. The regional governor reported that evacuations were initiated in response to the incident.
The Foundling Podcast: DNA breakthrough in Lieve's search
Lieve, a foundling, achieved a breakthrough in the search for her biological family after a DNA test confirmed her Moroccan heritage and provided a match with a distant relative. Assisted by a private...
Hollandse Duinen officially becomes a national park
The Hollandse Duinen area along the South Holland coast has been officially designated as the 22nd national park in the Netherlands. Minister Jaimi van Essen announced the new status for the coastal r...